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The Polar Pioneer has a Twitter Account
The highly controversial Shell oil rig rolled into town, and it has a few things to say
By Cassady Coulter May 15, 2015
Only in Seattle would you see two dozen kayakers paddling out to protest the arrival of a giant oil rig.
Yesterday, the highly controversial Shell oil rig, Polar Pioneer, made its entrance into Elliott Bay from Port Angeles. The Associated Press reports it was met with protesting kayakers in Elliott Bay along with many activists on dry land as it lumbered into the Port of Seattle. A second rig, dubbed the Noble Discoverer, is also expected to make its way to Elliott Bay.
Shell reached an agreement with Foss Maritime that will allow the drilling fleet to reside in the Port of Seattle’s terminal 5 for the summer. The City of Seattle and the Port of Seattle have both voiced objections to the rig. And many Seattle citizens have shown their disapproval through protests and vehement opposition to Arctic drilling practices.
Now, the Polar Pioneer is speaking for itself–through a fake Twitter account. And unsurprisingly, the giant rig is outspoken as ever and intent to #destroyallhumans. Take a look:
Want to join in on upcoming protests? There are several planned this weekend and on Monday, near Terminal 5.
DESTROY ALL HUMANS #PolarPioneer #myfirstTweet
— Polar Pioneer (@Polar_Pioneer) May 15, 2015
@KING5Seattle I laugh at your puny kayaktivists. Also at their silly name.
— Polar Pioneer (@Polar_Pioneer) May 15, 2015
@Mynorthwest Too foggy here. Need to burn off some more ozone layer so you can see.
— Polar Pioneer (@Polar_Pioneer) May 15, 2015
@johndeans sending your water to california, smoking within 25 feet of entrances, and attending #Folklife.
— Polar Pioneer (@Polar_Pioneer) May 15, 2015
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